About Animal Health Institute
The Animal Health Institute (AHI) represents the companies that develop and produce animal medicines. Our industry is a global leader whose products improve the health of nearly 10 billion companion and food-producing animals in the U.S., which results in significant economic and social benefits for Americans.
Feline Asthma, a Progressive Condition with No Cure
/in FEATUREDIf your cat wheezes, coughs, or hacks, it may have asthma. Symptoms can vary in intensity, ranging from acute respiratory crises to chronic, low-grade coughing, elevated respiratory rate, or increased respiratory effort. Flare-ups can vary in intensity from mild to life threatening. Although cats can never be truly “cured” of asthma, by carefully monitoring […]
Tired of the Kitty Alarm in the Middle of the Night? Try This
/in FEATUREDWaking people up in the middle of the night just might be the least endearing cat behavior. The good news is that the overnight cat alarm clock can be reset.
Petting other people’s dogs, even briefly, can boost your health
/in NEWSWhat’s four-legged, furry, and often serves up a quick little mood boost? That’s right, a dog. It turns out even short, friendly interactions with canines can be good for our health. I started pondering the power of dogs during one of my daily strolls around my neighborhood. Almost invariably, I’ll run into at least one […]
Extra Cuddles for Your Cat on International Cat Day –but Cuddle Correctly!
/in FEATUREDIt’s a bummer when you want to show your kitty extra love but it has other ideas. A quick refresher on the proper technique for holding your cat should help with those cuddles.
Pets Can Help Manage Human Mood
/in FEATUREDMental health and mood disorders are increasingly in the headlines, and it’s long-established that pets can help. Research shows that pets can reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and symptoms of trauma and PTSD.
Therapy Dogs Ike and Sage Reduce Stress Aboard Ships
/in UncategorizedSailors and Marines under stress sometimes need a loving set of eyes and an extended paw to feel better. Enter Ike, a three-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever therapy dog. Honorary U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Ike was deployed on May 24, 2023, to the USS Wasp as part of an experiment in boosting the well-being of U.S. […]
With pets being treated like family, businesses aim to meet new needs
/in NEWSAbout 65 million households nationwide are now proud owners of a furry canine companion, while 46 million households have a lovable feline friend. Millennials are at the forefront of this pet ownership trend, making up the highest percentage of pet owners among all age groups. One in four pet owners refer to their beloved animals […]
Alert: Ticks Can Cause Food Allergies
/in AHI VIEWPOINTCDC data reveals that an aggressive tick may be the culprit in the increased instances of alpha-gal syndrome, or red-meat allergy, a potentially life-threatening condition that affects up to 450,000 people in the U.S. Carried by the lone star tick, those with red-meat allergy have reactions to meat such as beef, pork, and lamb. The […]
We Protect the Health of Billions of Animals
/in FEATUREDThe animal health industry serves nearly 400 million companion animals such as dogs, cats, service animals, and horses. We also protect the health of more than 10 billion food-producing animals like cattle, pigs, and chickens.
Your Dog’s Mental Health Needs
/in FEATUREDMuch is made about the ways dogs can boost the mental health of their people. But dogs have emotional health needs too.